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Description
Forty years after some beach killings some teenagers are enjoying a holiday on that same beach. Guess what, history starts to repeat itself!
Quick Summary
R.L. Stine's Beach House drops a group of teens into a gorgeous seaside rental that turns out to be haunted by the same murders that terrorized the beach four decades earlier, and the creepy coincidences start piling up fast. It's got that classic Stine blend of spooky thrills and goofy humor, so the scares are the kind that make you gasp and laugh at the same time, perfect for readers who like their horror on the lighter side. The plot moves quickly with short chapters that end on tiny cliff-hangers, making it easy to read in a couple of sittings and keeping even reluctant readers hooked. If you enjoyed the mix of mystery and scares in the Goosebumps books, you'll find the same vibe here, plus a beach-party atmosphere that makes it a great summer read. Parents can rest assured the violence is mild and the language clean, so it's a solid choice for kids in the 4-6th-grade range who want a quick, fun spook.